Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Rose and Pistachio Mahalabia (Style 7)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups couscous
- • 3 cups water
- • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- • 1/2 cup raisins
- • 1/2 cup sugar
- • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 50g almonds, toasted and sliced
- • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Steam the couscous over simmering water for 20 minutes until tender.
2
Phase 2
Rub the butter through the couscous and steam a second time until light and fluffy.
3
Phase 3
Soak the raisins in the orange blossom water and fold them through the warm couscous.
4
Phase 4
Toss with the sugar while still warm.
5
Phase 5
Shape into a firm cone on a round platter.
6
Phase 6
Dust thickly with icing sugar, sprinkle with cinnamon, and stud with the toasted almonds.